Specs and Features

	Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300

Processor	Intel Celeron 1037U Processor
Hard Drive	500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
RAM	4GB DDR3 Memory
Battery Life	Up to 5 hours
Screen	15.6″ LED-backlit TFT high-definition widescreen display
Keyboard	Standard with 10-key numeric
Total Number of USB Ports	3
HDMI	Yes
Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics

Pros of the Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 15.6″ Laptop PC

Incredible price
Lots of storage space for your pictures, videos and programs
4 GB of RAM is good, but is upgradeable to 16 GB
Good battery life
Remains cool to the touch under heavy use

Cons of the Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 15.6″ Laptop PC

The Celeron processor is not as powerful as most of Intel’s other options
Not a good choice if you need to do a lot of video editing, or if you want to play high-end games on high settings
10-key numeric keypad can make the keyboard feel a little cramped
No backlit keyboard
No USB 3.0
No Bluetooth

Performance

Laptop components that affect performance are usually the most expensive parts of any computer, so it should not come as a surprise that this laptop is not very powerful when compared to more expensive options. That’s why it’s helpful to determine what you are going to be doing with your computer before you purchase it, then buy something that meets those needs. This computer is designed for people that want to browse the Internet, stream Netflix, use iTunes, do some light gaming, and work in Microsoft Office programs like Word or Excel. It will allow you to multitask with most of these applications, and the average user will be very happy with the performance of this computer.

This computer is not a good choice for you if you want to play the hottest new gaming releases, or if you need to do a lot of advanced video editing. This laptop will handle a program like Photoshop, but may struggle under some of the more resource-intensive parts of that application.

If you decide that you want to upgrade the Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 memory, then this 16 GB pack of Crucial memory is the type of RAM you will need.

Portability

The Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 is actually a very portable laptop, which is another reason, aside from the incredible price, that it is so popular. Under normal use it can provide you with 4-5 hours of battery life, and it has both wired and wireless options for connecting to the Internet. It weighs in at 5.4 lbs, which is average for a laptop of this size, and its’ 15.6″ screen and form factor make it easy for you to find a carrying case that it will fit in.

The touchpad is responsive and easy to use, but you do have the option of connecting a wired or wireless USB mouse to one of the USB ports if you prefer to work that way. And while this laptop does not feature any USB 3.0 ports, it does feature 3 USB 2.0 ports, which provides enough connections for you to simultaneously use a mouse, charge your phone and work from a USB flash drive or portable hard drive.

Connectivity

It’s always important to make sure that any laptop you buy has all of the connection options that you use on a regular basis, and the Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 thankfully includes all of the most common items. You can view a full list below:

802.11 b/g/n WiFi
Wired 10/100 RJ45 ethernet port
(3) USB 2.0 ports
HDMI port
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone
SD card reader
VGA port

Conclusion

The Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 15.6″ Laptop PC is perfect as a family computer, for a student on a budget heading back to school, or for the small-business owner that needs a portable, functional computer to handle day-to-day business tasks. The price of this computer is unbelievable, and combined with its’ reliability and usefulness, has firmly placed itself near the top of Amazon’s list of best-selling laptops. So if you need a computer around the house to handle everyday needs like storing pictures, syncing with iTunes, reading email and checking your bank account, then you will be very happy with this laptop.

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